Air India's Phuket-to-Delhi flight AI2379 briefly lost control of key flight surfaces during a mid-air incident on August 4, according to a preliminary Airbus analysis.

The Airbus A320 experienced pressure losses across all three hydraulic systems, temporarily affecting the aircraft's elevators and ailerons for around four seconds. The aircraft subsequently dropped approximately 300 feet before control was restored and it landed safely in Delhi. A total of 24 passengers and crew members were reported injured.

The incident was initially described as turbulence but has since been treated as a serious incident. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is investigating the episode, with Airbus and France's BEA assisting in the technical assessment. Investigators are examining the aircraft's hydraulic systems, sensors, switches, wiring and maintenance records to determine what caused the simultaneous failures

Report: Phuket-Delhi Flight Lost Controls Mid-Air Briefly

A routine flight turned into a terrifying ordeal when Air India Flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi abruptly plunged 300 feet mid-air, injuring 24 passengers and crew members. While initial reports blamed severe turbulence, the incident has blown open into a massive aviation scandal. Laboratory results confirmed that the pilot-in-command tested positive for marijuana, alongside alarming crew complaints regarding erratic behavior in the cockpit.


Phuket-Delhi Air India flight horror: aircraft suddenly lost 300 feet in altitude

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Report: Phuket-Delhi Flight Lost Controls Mid-Air Briefly

Phuket-Delhi Air India flight horror: aircraft suddenly lost 300 feet in altitude